IS Security Engineer (ISSE), TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics

  • Chantilly, VA
  • $136,000-184,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 hours ago
Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: Cyber and IT Risk ManagementJob Qualifications:Skills: Continuous Monitoring, Information Security, Risk Management FrameworkCertifications: NoneExperience: 5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required: YesJob Description:Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities, ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements across multi-level classification environments with diverse technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesThe ISSE will play a critical role in maintaining system security by tracking and executing RMF actions in accordance with ICD 503 (NIST 800-53) to obtain and sustain system authorizations. Responsibilities include:
  • Assessment & Authorization (A&A):
  • Preparing and submitting Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO) requests with Plans of Action and Milestones (PoAMs)
  • Developing, maintaining, and coordinating required Body of Evidence (BoE) documentation for system assets
  • Collaborating across Technical Services and Security Services teams, as well as customer agency stakeholders, to ensure compliance
  • Tracking workflow for lien remediation/resolution activities and entering tracking tool updates
  • Evaluating system change requests and assessing both system and organizational risks associated with modifications
  • Continuous Monitoring (ConMon):
  • Executing ConMon activities within established timelines, including BoE collection and tracking tool updates
  • Conducting recurring reviews of system state and security posture to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined.
  • Providing recommendations for security control implementation and identifying necessary countermeasures or mitigating controls
  • Responding to queries and requests for security information and reports
  • Incident Response & Security Oversight:
  • Supporting investigations of security incidents and reporting findings as necessary
  • Assisting in the communication, implementation and enforcement of security policies and plans for data, applications, hardware, and telecommunications systems
  • Advising stakeholders on information assurance standards, dependencies, and emerging security technologies
  • Engaging with Enterprise Security Services tools (e.g., Trellix, ACAS, Splunk) to track and remediate vulnerabilities and compliance deficiencies
Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience: Minimum of 4 years of applicable experience in cybersecurity, RMF compliance, or system security engineering
  • Certifications:
  • Required: DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification (CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, or HCISPP) – must be active and valid
  • Preferred: IAM Level II certification (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP)
  • Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with cloud security implementations in Azure or AWS
  • Strong understanding of security policies, risk management, and vulnerability assessment tools
Why Join GDIT?At GDIT, we foster professional growth and provide opportunities to advance your career in a mission-critical environment. Our benefits include:
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Dedicated internal mobility team to support career advancement
  • Paid education and professional certification opportunities
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects
  • Paid vacation and holidays to support work-life balance
Join us at GDIT and contribute to securing the future of national security.#AutobotsThe likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Travel Required: NoneTelecommuting Options: OnsiteWork Location: USA VA ChantillyAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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